Trade Accountant

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for an Accountant to join our Trade team at the Corporate office in Greeley, CO. The Trade Accountant position reports to the Business Controller. This is a challenging opportunity that requires strong accounting knowledge, good communication and time management skills. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Support all accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze managerial profit and loss (P&L) statements across different business units.
• Explain variances to budget and prior year figures, identifying and addressing gaps across business units.
• Create analyses and scenarios to support business decisions by managing production and sales key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Streamline, automate, and implement controls for processes under your oversight, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to implement business intelligence (BI) dashboards (e.g., Qlik Sense, BOBJ reports).
• Work with the Accounts Receivable (AR) corporate team to improve cash flow and reduce the percentage of past-due accounts.
• Track and manage inventory levels across business units to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Monitor and manage claims that negatively impact P&Ls, categorizing by reason and owner.
• Price products using formula pricing methodology and handle price approval in the ECS system.
• Consistently deliver timely and accurate management reports and information as needed.
• Serve as a skilled backup for the Controller.
• Assist the Controller with annual budget preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics preferred. Internal experience may be substituted for education.
• 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statement structure, and general ledger accounts.
• General knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) tools and Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) is a plus.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment requiring strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Well-organized, goal-oriented, self-motivated, independent worker, and quick to learn new processes.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $65,000-$75,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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